John Huston
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John Huston
Summary
John Huston is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nevada[2]. He was born on August 5, 1906[3]. He passed away in Middletown[4]. He died on August 28, 1987[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,198 views/month, #3,595 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Nevada[2], John Huston…
- John Huston died in Middletown[4].
- John Huston was born on August 5, 1906[3].
- John Huston died on August 28, 1987[5].
- Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].
- John Huston's father was Walter Huston[13].
- John Huston's mother was Rhea Gore[14].
- Among John Huston's spouses was Evelyn Keyes[15].
- John Huston was married to Enrica Soma[16].
- John Huston was married to Dorothy Harvey[17].
- Among John Huston's spouses was Lesley Black[18].
- Among John Huston's spouses was Celeste Shane[19].
- A child of John Huston was Tony Huston[20].
- A child of John Huston was Anjelica Huston[21].
- A child of John Huston was Danny Huston[22].
- A child of John Huston was Allegra Huston[23].
- John Huston held citizenship in United States[24].
- English was John Huston's native language[25].
- John Huston's professions included actor[6].
- John Huston's professions included film actor[7].
- John Huston worked as a film director[8].
- John Huston's professions included screenwriter[9].
- John Huston's professions included film producer[10].
- John Huston worked as a writer[26].
- John Huston was employed by Samuel Goldwyn Productions[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Nevada[2], John Huston… he was born on August 5, 1906[3]. His father was Walter Huston[13]. His mother was Rhea Gore[14]. English was his native language[25].
Education
Educated at Art Students League of New York[28], an art academy[29], in United States[30], founded in 1875[31], headquartered in 57th Street[32]; Abraham Lincoln High School[33], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1878[36]; and Hollywood High School[37], a high school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1903[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[6], film actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], film producer[10], and writer[26]. Employers include Samuel Goldwyn Productions[27], a film production company[41], in United States[42], founded in 1923[43]; Universal Pictures[44], a film production company[45], in United States[46], founded in 1912[47], headquartered in Universal City[48]; and United States Army Signal Corps[49], a branch of service[50], in United States[51], founded in 1863[52].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Maltese Falcon[53], The Treasure of the Sierra Madre[54], Key Largo[55], The Asphalt Jungle[56], The African Queen[57], and Moulin Rouge[58].
Recognition
Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[59], a grade of an order[60], in United States[61]; Academy Award for Best Director[62], an award for best direction[63], in United States[64], founded in 1929[65]; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[66]; AFI Life Achievement Award[67]; American Campaign Medal[68]; and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[69].
Personal Life
Spouses include Evelyn Keyes[15], a film actor[70], 1916–2008[71], of United States[72], specialised in acting[73]; Enrica Soma[16], a model[74], 1929–1969[75], of United States[76]; Dorothy Harvey[17]; Lesley Black[18]; and Celeste Shane[19]. Children include Tony Huston[20], an actor[77], b. 1950[78], of United States[79]; Anjelica Huston[21], a television actor[80], b. 1951[81], of United States[82], awarded the Donostia Award[83]; Danny Huston[22], a television director[84], b. 1962[85], of Italy[86]; and Allegra Huston[23], a novelist[87], b. 1964[88], of United States[89]. John Huston's religion is recorded as atheism[90]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[91].
Death and Burial
John Huston died on August 28, 1987[5]. He died in Middletown[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[92]. Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
John Huston ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,198 views/month, #3,595 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[93] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[94]
He has been cited as an influence by Paul Thomas Anderson[95], a film director[96], b. 1970[97], of United States[98], awarded the Cannes Best Director Award[99].
FAQs
Where was John Huston born?
John Huston's place of birth was Nevada[2].
Where did John Huston die?
John Huston passed away in Middletown[4].
Who were John Huston's parents?
John Huston's father was Walter Huston[13]. John Huston's mother was Rhea Gore[14].
Who was John Huston married to?
John Huston's spouses include Evelyn Keyes[15], Enrica Soma[16], Dorothy Harvey[17], and Lesley Black[18].
What did John Huston do for work?
John Huston worked as actor[6], film actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and film producer[10].
Where did John Huston go to school?
John Huston was educated at Art Students League of New York[28], Abraham Lincoln High School[33], and Hollywood High School[37].
What awards did John Huston receive?
Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[59], Academy Award for Best Director[62], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[66], and AFI Life Achievement Award[67].
Who did John Huston influence?
John Huston has been cited as an influence by Paul Thomas Anderson[95].